TN/Northern GA/Southern KY - Hop Buy

[1234]

I thought Dave was going to post a spreadsheet, but I guess he hasn't gotten around to it. Damn college kids, they are all a bunch of flakes

 

[Stevo2569]

We could just modify the existing spreadsheet to 11# partials to fill.

 

[Csuho]

Good Idea and simple.

 

[1234]

We could just modify the existing spreadsheet to 11# partials to fill.

If we do that there is really no reason to go with Hop Union. The reason to switch to Hop Union is for the variety that they offer. I sent off and e-mail to Hop Union early yesterday inquiring about the availability of certain hop varieties for both spot buying and contract buying.

 

[Fijidave12]

Check email for link to the HopUnion sheet

 

[theveganbrewer]

I got my order in, will keep my eye on it and can add 2 more pounds if necessary to reach a weight limit.

 

[theveganbrewer]

What is the price for Aus. Galaxy? Is it a good substitute for Citra?

 

[theveganbrewer]

Why do my orders keep disappearing? I've put them up there 3 times and saved, and when I go back in, all my slots are empty again.

 

[Fijidave12]

hmmm I thought I saw that happen earlier. Post what you want and I'll add it.

 

[theveganbrewer]

Thanks,

2# Cascade
1# Chinook
1# Columbus
1# CZ Saaz
1# Galena
1# CR N Brewer
1# Mt. Hood
1# Summit
1# Williamette
1# UK Fuggle

 

[Fijidave12]

Ok, check your order now. I went to an earlier version of the doc and saw your order; check to see if it is correct.

 

[1234]

Aus Galaxy is not available.

 

[Fijidave12]

Good thing we double-checked...originally you were down for 1# Magnum instead of 1# Mt. Hood Everything should be good now.

 

[Stevo2569]

I'm in Illinois still after a Michigan beat down. Ill leave shortly if they don't run me out first. I'll enter mine when I get back. Go Blue!

 

[wildwest450]

Only 5 varieties filled? Cmon ladies order some hops, daddy needs to brew a crapload of beer this year.


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[theveganbrewer]

Ok, check your order now. I went to an earlier version of the doc and saw your order; check to see if it is correct.

Looks good. I updated for the contract buy too, but if I'm not showing up there, could you put me down for:

2# Citra
2# Simcoe
2# Sorachi
1# Cascade
1# Centennial
1# FF IPA
1# UK Fuggles

Thanks.

 

[1234]

Looks good. I updated for the contract buy too, but if I'm not showing up there, could you put me down for:

2# Citra
2# Simcoe
2# Sorachi
1# Cascade
1# Centennial
1# FF IPA
1# UK Fuggles

Thanks.

I put you down for it all.

 

[theveganbrewer]

Thanks. Just going to post this up again in case anyone needs info on the different varieties. http://www.hopunion.com/17_HopVarietyHandbook.cfm

 

[1234]

I see that a couple of you want Chinook, but I think it is not available. I am waiting on an e-mail from Hop Union on the availability of several hop varieties.

 

[Dhack61]

If anybody want some interesting reading on the near future of hops.

http://www.brewersguardian.com/features/hops-report-2011-brewers-guardian.html

Read the PDF
HOPS: A STRANGE, STRANGE WORLD

 

[1234]

Interesting read. Sucks for some and great for others. This means we need to jump on some contracts soon!

 

[Dhack61]

Yeah. Looks like there is going to be some major movment in the Aroma Hop prices this next year and wont balance out till 2014.
So whats the contract price. Does it work like a Futures contract where you actually buy it at todays price hoping to offset the cost increase in the future or is it just a verbal reservation.

 

[Stevo2569]

I see we are pretty far from filling any of the variety's on a 11# basis. So how are you'll planning on deliberating the in's and out's? I think maybe cancel any that don't have at least 6 and everybody pitch in to finish the rest. To quote Paul, "Come on Ladies" lets get this done and ordered..

 

[1234]

When you do contracts on hops you lock in today's price in,hopes that you save money. I am waiting to hear from the contract guy at hop union.

 

[1234]

I see we are pretty far from filling any of the variety's on a 11# basis. So how are you'll planning on deliberating the in's and out's? I think maybe cancel any that don't have at least 6 and everybody pitch in to finish the rest. To quote Paul, "Come on Ladies" lets get this done and ordered..

If we don't have at least 8 pounds then that hop will not be purchased. A lot of movement will have to take place

 

[Stevo2569]

If we don't have at least 8 pounds then that hop will not be purchased. A lot of movement will have to take place

Sounds good. Even better. Whens the first cut gona happen?

 

[theveganbrewer]

Do we have a system for who gets cut when we have an order for, let's say, 16# of cascade? Who will be the 5# cut if we can't get up to 21#?

 

[1234]

Do we have a system for who gets cut when we have an order for, let's say, 16# of cascade? Who will be the 5# cut if we can't get up to 21#?

We still have a couple of guys who haven't checked in on the sheet. The guys in Atlanta were down for a good number of hops. By mid-week we should be able to see what hops will be purchased and which ones will need to be eliminated. Just remember this, not all the varieties that we have on the sheet may be available. If we go over the amount and don't get to the next 11# Dave and I will have to talk to see who was the last couple in. Some people may be willing to take less than 1# of that hop as well.

 

[Dhack61]

I am all for .5 lb splits

 

[Carter5112]

I was reading about the new Zythos hop blend (Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra, and Palisade combo). Could we add that to the spreadsheet for the contract buy? Is anyone else interested in it?